SURESTAY HOTEL BY BEST WESTERN CASTLEGAR - Castlegar BC 1810 8th Avenue V1N2Y2

1810 8th Ave., Castlegar, BC V1N2Y2 Canada

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Near Selkirk College

8.2

Very Good

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

The hotel offers a variety of amenities including a bar/lounge, restaurant, spa, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

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Free WiFi

Free continental breakfast

Free RV, bus, truck parking

Pets allowed

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Reviews

"Wonderful Nice clean room and breakfast was great"

10 out of 10. Would recommend. Staff was great.

Sharon T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 11 to Sun Jun 14 2026 at a C$122.99 average nightly rate.

"Clean and good water pressure"

The SureStay hotel was a great place to stay for a couple of nights for our time visit in Castlegar. The front desk was very welcoming and very professional. It was an enjoyable and relaxing experience.

Corelee J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun May 24 to Tue May 26 2026 at a C$125.10 average nightly rate.

"The rooms were clean and in good condition and we enjoyed the continental breakfast"

I would stay here again.

Chris C. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Feb 15 to Mon Feb 16 2026 at a C$106.99 average nightly rate.

"Clean and cozy."

A nice hotel.

Brian Z. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 03 to Mon Oct 06 2025 at a C$103.99 average nightly rate.

"We had a great stay hotel is very clean"

Our room was clean and we had a great stay. The breakfast was very good.

Pam R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 26 to Sun Sep 28 2025 at a $95.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

A stay at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar places you in the heart of Castlegar, within a 5-minute drive of CPR Station Museum and Doukhobor Discovery Centre. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kootenay Gallery and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Selkirk College.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Grand Buddha Bistro serving guests of SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9:00 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Columbia River - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Kootenay Gallery - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Doukhobor Discovery Centre - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park - 2.7 km / 1.6 mi
Spirit Square - 3 km / 1.8 mi
Castlegar City Hall - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Castlegar Dog Park - 3 km / 1.9 mi
CPR Station Museum - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Castlegar Museum - 3.1 km / 2 mi
Stephenville Square - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Castle Theatre - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Castlegar Sculpturewalk - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Selkirk College - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Kootenay River - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Pass Creek Regional Park - 4.9 km / 3 mi

The nearest airports are:
Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Trail, BC (YZZ-Trail Regional) - 37.5 km / 23.3 mi

The preferred airport for SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar is Castlegar, BC (YCG).

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Castlegar? This hotel has 2497 square feet (232 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. This hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.

The SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar is a welcoming hotel with 58 rooms to accommodate varying traveler's needs. Together with our friendly staff, the hotel connects the Great Kootenay outdoors with our modest Canadian design. Get comfy in a warm duvet blanket on a cool winter night and connect online with free high-speed Wi-Fi. Enjoy a fresh cup of brewed coffee with our complimentary continental breakfast served daily in the lobby beside the warm burning fireplace.

Local Attractions

Zuckerberg Island Park Millennium Park Castlegar Sculpturewalk Doukhobor Discovery Centre (Village) RED Mountain Resort Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park Whitewater Ski Resort

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2019

Floors: 2

Rooms: 57

Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 58

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 1

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 2

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Km

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 1.0 Km

Total Taxes: 15.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: The cancellation policy is 24 hr prior to arrival.

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Banquet hall
Barbecue grill(s)
Beach nearby
Braille or raised signage
Business center
Casino nearby
Check In: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Computer station
Concierge services
Conference center
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 2497
Conference space size (meters) - 232
Cross-country skiing nearby
Daily
Designated smoking areas
Downhill skiing nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free continental breakfast
Free newspapers in lobby
Free self parking
Golf lessons available nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hot springs nearby
Kayaking nearby
Laundry facilities
Library
Luggage storage
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Meeting rooms
Mountain biking nearby
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
No rollaway/extra beds available
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Only dogs are allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
Pets allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Picnic area
Professional property host/manager
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Ski equipment rental shops nearby
Ski lessons available nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Snowshoeing nearby
Television in common areas
Tours/ticket assistance
Vending machine
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible – no
Ziplining nearby

Airport & Shuttle Info

West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) Castlegar Taxi Available 4 Minutes drive

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Breakfast Information

Start your day on us. Complimentary breakfast served each morning in the breakfast room from 6:00 am to 10:00 am. Coffee, tea, juice, yogurt, oatmeal, waffles, bagels, toast, cereal, fruit cups, and hard-boiled eggs.

Pet Friendly?

We are pet friendly and allow up to two dogs in a room. The size limit for a dog is 80 pounds. Other pet types (e.g. cats) may be allowed upon the hotels approval prior to arrival. The pet friendly rate is $15.00 per day with a $150 per week maximum. A refundable cleaning and damage deposit of $100.00 is required upon check-in. If damage occurs or excessive cleaning is needed, the deposit can become non-refundable and the hotel may charge additionally to cover the costs of repair or cleaning.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Put it in the park for a while. Enjoy plenty of complimentary guest parking. Space available for trucks and buses.

Internet / WiFi

Free wifi access.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Deposit: CAD 200 per stay Breakage deposit: CAD 200 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Pet deposit: CAD 100 per stay Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay) Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)

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SureStay Hotels offers basic comforts at a great value with modern, but simple furnishings and large TV's in each guest room. At most locations, guests can enjoy a pool, fitness facility, continental breakfast, and guest computers during their stay.

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SureStay Rewards will soon be offering an instant-rewards guest loyalty program to earn and use points for hotel stays, dining, and more.

The SureStay highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Black Rooster Bar and Grill - Classic and cozy spot for a hearty breakfast, located 0.5 km from the hotel.

Lunch Lions Head Smoke & Brew Pub - Enjoy smoked meats and craft beers in a relaxed setting, approximately 1.5 km from the hotel.

Dinner Cuisine of India - Authentic Indian dishes in a warm atmosphere, around 2 km away from the hotel.

Activity Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park - Explore this unique island park with trails, chapel house, and suspension bridge, about 2 km from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Tim Hortons - Quick and familiar coffee shop for a fast breakfast, just 0.6 km from the hotel.

Lunch The Wandering Greek Oven - Cozy spot for Greek cuisine, located 2.5 km from the hotel.

Dinner Chameleon Restaurant - Offers a diverse menu with something for everyone, approximately 3 km from the hotel.

Activity Castlegar Sculpturewalk - Take a leisurely walk and view an outdoor gallery of sculptures, about 1 km from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Boston Pizza - Offers a variety of breakfast options, located 0.7 km from the hotel.

Lunch Café Michael - Casual café offering sandwiches, soups, and salads, about 1 km from the hotel.

Dinner Tandoori Grill - Indian cuisine with a variety of flavorful dishes, approximately 2 km away from the hotel.

Activity Doukhobor Discovery Centre - Learn about the Doukhobor culture and history, around 4 km from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar have?

There are 57 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar?

What parking is available at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar?

Put it in the park for a while. Enjoy plenty of complimentary guest parking. Space available for trucks and buses.

How much does internet cost?

Free wifi access.

Is SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. We are pet friendly and allow up to two dogs in a room. The size limit for a dog is 80 pounds. Other pet types (e.g. cats) may be allowed upon the hotels approval prior to arrival. The pet friendly rate is $15.00 per day with a $150 per week maximum. A refundable cleaning and damage deposit of $100.00 is required upon check-in. If damage occurs or excessive cleaning is needed, the deposit can become non-refundable and the hotel may charge additionally to cover the costs of repair or cleaning.

Is there shuttle service at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar?

West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) Castlegar Taxi Available 4 Minutes drive